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Met Xl 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

15 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP130.81

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Met Xl 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Met Xl 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

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AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Metoprolol Tartarate(50.0 Mg)
Uses
High blood pressure, angina (chest pain), prevent heart attack and migraine
Therapy
Anti-hypertensive
Side effects
Dizziness, headache, low blood pressure
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Medical Description

Met XL 50 tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine used to treat high blood pressure and various other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain), heart failure and also helps prevent further complications. It contains metoprolol as an active ingredient having action specific to the heart muscles. Metoprolol relaxes the blood vessels, thereby reducing the load on the heart and resulting in decreased blood pressure. Take this medicine at the prescribed dose and duration. You should take Met XL at a fixed time every day to gain optimal therapeutic benefits. You should not abruptly stop taking this medicine, as it can lead to hypertensive crisis and even heart failure. This medicine should not be used by children below 18 years of age. Side effects of this medicine are dizziness, headache and difficulty in breathing. If these symptoms worsen or do not resolve, contact your doctor immediately. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Uses

  • Met XL 50 tablet is used to treat high blood pressure mainly, along with certain heart conditions such as angina (chest pain) and heart failure.
  • Decreased blood pressure helps prevent other conditions like stroke, heart attack and migraine.

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to metoprolol or any other ingredient of Met XL 50 Tablet.
  • If you have any heart conditions such as heart block or uncontrolled heart failure.
  • If you have asthma or any other lung condition.
  • If you have low blood pressure, diabetes.
  • If you have kidney or liver disease.
  • If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
  • If you are already on certain medications like verapamil, diltiazem, disopyramide etc.

Side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Tiredness
  • Sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position (orthostatic hypotension)

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

The use of Met XL 50 tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about the pregnancy and also if you think you might be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Met XL 50 tablet passes into the breastmilk in low amounts, thus consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Met XL 50 tablet can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. So be cautious while driving after taking this medicine.

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Alcohol

Alcohol might increase your sleepiness or cause a drop in your blood pressure. Therefore avoid drinking alcohol while taking Met XL 50 Tablet.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience an allergic reaction.
  • You had any side effect after taking Met XL 50 Tablet.
  • You have any medical conditions such as diabetes, a heart condition, liver or kidney disease.
  • You have respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • Met XL 50 tablet should not be used by children below 18 years of age.

Directions for Use

Met XL 50 tablet should be taken as instructed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Storage and disposal

  • Store Met XL 50 tablet at room temperature. Protect it from light and moisture.
  • Keep it out of the reach and sight of children and pets.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Met XL 50 tablet may cause a decrease in heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, heart failure, decrease in blood sugar and oxygen levels, altered electrolyte levels. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or visit your nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

Take a dose as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose. However, if you are close to the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Try to follow the Met XL 50 tablet dosage regimen regularly. Do not take an extra dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Met XL 50 tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels, thus slowing down the heart rate. By doing this, it reduces the workload on the heart of pumping the blood effectively.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Met XL 50 mg if taken at the same time.
  • Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
  • In particular, if you are on certain medications like painkillers, anti-tuberculosis medicines, anti-allergic medicines, medicines for erectile dysfunction, heart diseases like digoxin, medicines used to treat skin cancer, medicines used for brain-related disorders or to induce calmness etc.
  • The effect of the medicine used to treat diabetes such as insulin may be increased with Met XL 50 Tablet.

Interactions with food items

It is recommended to take Met XL with food, as this can enhance the absorption of the medication and improve its effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, you should not use Met XL 50 tablet if you have low blood pressure. This medicine is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

You should not stop Met XL 50 tablet on your own. Your doctor will gradually decrease the dose if required. If you stop the medicine abruptly, you may experience symptoms such as chest pain, irregular heartbeats or even a heart attack.

Your doctor will prescribe Met XL 50 tablet based on your blood pressure, heart rate and your condition.

You must give an account of your past or present diseases (e.g. liver, kidney or heart-related disorders) to your physician. The physician must also be aware of the medicines, nutritional supplements and vitamins you are currently taking.

Diabetic patients must be cautious before using Met XL 50 Tablet. It can cause low blood sugar levels and change the body's response to low blood sugar, due to which you may not experience the warning signs of low blood sugar (such as increased heart rate, hunger pangs and sweating).

Yes, Met XL 50 tablet is a selective beta-blocker, which has its action specific to the heart muscles.

The use of Met XL 50 tablet is not recommended for patients having asthma. This medicine should be avoided, as it may result in undesired effects.

No, Met XL 50 tablet is not a blood thinner medicine. It is an anti-hypertensive medicine used to lower the raised blood pressure and other associated complications.

Met XL 50 tablet contains metoprolol as an active component. Thus, Metoprolol and Met XL are the same. This medicine is effective against high blood pressure and associated condition such as chest pain, etc.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:MET XL

Manufacturer Name:AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED

Address:Ajanta Pharma Limited, Mirza-Palashbari Road, Village Kokjhar Kamrup (R), Guwahati, Assam - 781128

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Met Xl 50 MG Tablet (15) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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